By employing 1995–2000 data on European regions, an index of regional openness is constructed based on the share of hotels in the population and the share of the population that speaks a second language. This index has an impact on regional performance after controlling for technological capabilities, agglomeration economies, and other factors. Apart from a direct effect of openness, an indirect effect was found coming through patents. This suggests that open regions tap into wider knowledge networks that then affect performance.

How ‘provincial’ is your region? Openness and regional performance in Europe

GAMBARDELLA, ALFONSO;MARIANI, MYRIAM;
2009

Abstract

By employing 1995–2000 data on European regions, an index of regional openness is constructed based on the share of hotels in the population and the share of the population that speaks a second language. This index has an impact on regional performance after controlling for technological capabilities, agglomeration economies, and other factors. Apart from a direct effect of openness, an indirect effect was found coming through patents. This suggests that open regions tap into wider knowledge networks that then affect performance.
2009
Gambardella, Alfonso; Mariani, Myriam; S., Torrisi
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